Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3668, Samuel Elliott, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Elliott, Samuel or Elliot
No. 3668 B.L.Wt. 14701-160-55
Achsah or Axah
CONTENTS

104.072 { Act March 3/55 April 28/55
Samuel Elliott, Private,
Capt. Barker.
Enl. about May 1, 1779. { Mass dis. July 1, 1779. { Mile
Revolutionary War. Pensioner
St. June 32-95210
Private (Cpl. Jackson Map Line
Ad. 160 acs. Decr 18/55
Dr. Dep
Benj. H. Baldwin, Washington D.C.

Isaac Davis Samuel Davis des. Pri-
Capt. Parker
Ent. for proof of marriage for application and trap Mit. refer the Act 29 July 148
Revolutionary War.
Adm d 160 acres in J.P.
Warrant 14701 for 160 acres J.P. Jany 23/56 sent to
Jany 22/56. Let to Com. Gen. Land Office in J.P.
Vol. E. 73. -

Vermont 9570
Samuel Elliott
of Orleans in the State of Vermont who was a pri. in the company commanded by Captain Parke of the Regt commanded by Col. M. Jackson in the Mass'ts line for 7 months 13 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 23 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of May '33 and sent J. H. Kimball Insbrough, Orleans Co. Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 47. 32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 11. 83
$59. 75
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Com Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 3. Page 63
Let H. O. Phelps Jr 130 Apr 52 3 rd Adv At May 2/56. 28 May 1853

1868 Oct 6-
Letter to G H Bisbee
Reg. inc. on July 27. 1868
Retiring Certificate
1870 Sept 17 P. agt - is not Sp. act of increase
Date of death not in A. B
Increase 12 12 12 12 Vermont
Achsah Elliott widow of Samuel Elliott Maso who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 12 3 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 30 th day of Sept 1863 the 4 th day of March, 1848.
Deducting all payments made Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of March 1868 and sent to D H Bisbee Newport
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 172 Vol. H
J. M. Smith Sent

Dracut July 9 th 1855.
Mr. John Elliot, Sir.
I have searched the Records of the town of Dracut and cannot find among the Marriages recorded, that of Samuel Elliot & Asah Austin, but I have found the record of their intention of Marriage which is as follows.
Mr. Samuel Elliot Resident in Dracut. Entered with me his intention of Marriage with Miss Asah Austin, of Dracut.
Dracut February 4 th 1797.
William Hildreth; Town Clerk.
A true Copy, of Record, Attest.
Henry Richardson, Town Clerk of Dracut.

State of Vermont at a Probate Court held at Orleans County & Derby within and for the County of Orleans on this 14 th day of August 1932 personally appeared before said Court Samuel Elliot a resident of Morgan in the County of Orleans and State of Vermont aged 65 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Con- gress passed June 7 th 1932 that he enlisted in the Month of May 1779 at Dwight in the State of Mass- achusetts for the term of two months in Capt. Parker's Company of the Militia marched imme- diately to Rhode Island to a place called Goatland point where I joined the Company and staid a part of the time of my enlistment the remainder of my time of service I served at Slades Ferry after which was discharged but took no written discharge I again enlisted in May the 1780 for six months in the Continental Army gained Lieut. Benevent's Company at Westpoint on the first day of June where we continued about a month then we were marched to the State of New Jersey where we continued through the summer remoo- ving occasionally as was necessary in order to find forage for our horses in the fall of the year we marched to West point for winter quarters into the barracks in Fort Arnold where I had a written discharge from Col. Michael Jackson which discharge I left at my Father's in the Town of Dwight above written & know not what has become of it — I removed from Dwight with my Father when I was about 21 years old to the town of Brow in the State of Gloucestershire where I continued to make it my home at my Father's about 5 years then came to Barnesville in Vermont where I lived about 12 years then removed to to Barnet where I lived seven years then came to the Town of Morgan where I have since resided — I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state — Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Samuel Elliot

I Molly Varnum of Morgan in Orleans County & State of Vermont do hereby certify that in the month of April or May, the year I cannot remember the year, my brother who has subscribed the ap p . declaration enlisted, as was understood by the family at the time, into the army of the United States for five months and was absent  absent  five months as was understood in the army - early the next spring he enlisted & went into the army again as was understood and did not return home until the next winter but I cannot remember ^ at whose company or Regiment he was said to belong to - at this time we lived in Brattle Spr - subscribed & sworn to this 15 th day of Aug 1892 her Molly + Varnum mark
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served, as he states, - And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Molly Varnum who has subscribed the above certificate is a Resident of Morgan aforesaid and is a credible person, and that her statement is entitled to credit -

I John H. Trimble Register of the said Probate Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Elliot for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office. This 14 th day of August 1832 - John H. Trimble Register.
9979 Colt Sam. Elliot Declaration

State of Vermont } County of Orleans } ss. Charleston Dec 4 th 1855
On this fourth day of December 1855 personally appeared before the Dushree Cole an of the assistant judges of Orleans County Achsah Elliott a resident of Morgan in the county of Orleans, aged 75 years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 29 th , 1848. — That she is the widow of Samuel Elliott deceased, who was a private in Captain Parker's Company of Massachusetts Militia engaged in the Revolutionary War, — that he enlisted in the town of Dracut Mass' on or about the first day of May 1779, and continued in actual service two months. —
She further declares, that under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, a Pension Certificate was granted to her said husband, dated May 25 th , 1833, by which he drew Twenty = three dollars and sixty = six cents per annum till his death — that it was at first made payable at the Burlington Vermont Agency and was afterward transferred to the Montpelier Vt Agency — — that the said Certificate was surrendered Sept 4, 1855. She respectfully refers to her said husband's applications for proofs to substantiate her claim —
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Elliott on the twenty eight day of February in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety eight; that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Elliott, died on the 28 th day of May in the year 1855; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January, Eighteen hundred
She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for Pension

a pension - and she hereby appoints W. H. Newcomb of Derby Vermont her attorney to prosecute her claim and receive her certificate when it may be issued
Achsah her Elliott mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year before written, before me and I certify that the said Achsah Elliott is prevented by bodily disability from appearing in open court -
Durkee Gole Assistant Judge of Orleans and County
State of Vermont } Orleans County ss }
I hereby certify that Durkee Gole Esq before whom the foregoing declaration was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an Assistant Judge of the County Court within and for said County and State duly qualified & sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine -
In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed the seal of the County Court aforesaid, this first day of December 1856 -
A. W. Dingham Clerk of Co Court

WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR BOUNTY LAND,
To be made by the Widow who has never had a Land Warrant.
STATE OF Vermont COUNTY OF Orleans } SR.
On this 23 d day of November A. D., 185 5 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid Achsah Elliott aged 75 years, a resident of the County of Orleans in the State of Vermont . who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Elliott deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Parker in the Regiment of Mass' Militia commanded by in the War with Great Britain known as the Revolutionary War that she was married to the said Samuel Elliott in Dra cut Massa-  chussets on the 28 th day of February in the year 1798 , that her maiden name was Achsah Austin that her said husband died in the year 1855 and that she is now a widow. She further declares that no record of the marriage can be found and she prays attention to such other evidence on that point as is herewith submitted.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under Act of March 31, 1855, never having received nor applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress.
She hereby appoints W. H. Newcomb her Attorney to prosecute and receive her warrant
[Claimant's signature]
Achsah Elliott
We, John Elliott and Hannah S. Morse residents of Morgan in the State of Vermont upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Achsah Elliott in our presence, and that we know she is now a widow, and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, together with our acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
John Elliot Hannah S. Morse
[Witnesses must sign their names.]
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jeremias Bartlett J. P.
STATE OF Vermont COUNTY OF Orleans } set.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that Jeremias Bartlett Esq., before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavit were made, is and was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 27 th day of November 1855.
Geo. W. Marsh Clerk.

230.592:- Cons. with 104.072.
BOUNTY LAND CLAIM
OF
Achsa Elliott
War The Revolution
No. _____
Filed _____
185
BY
W. H. Newcomb, Atty Derby Vermont
*This declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widowhood of the claimant. If there be a public record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be forwarded, if possible. If there be none but a private or family record, such family record, or a certified copy of the same, should be forwarded, with the affidavit of some disinterested persons proving the genuineness of the original and the correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage exist, or can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the declaration; and in such case, other evidences—such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, and to be so reputed—will be admissible.
In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state the facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased.

Declaration to be made by a surviving Officer, Soldier, Seaman, Marine, Naval Clerk, Landsman, Teamster, or Chaplain, who has never received Bounty Land.
State of Vermont Orleans COUNTY, } ss.
On this 31st day of March 1855 before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared (1) Samuel Elliott aged 90 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Samuel Elliott who as a (2) private in Capt Patten's company of Vt. Militia in the Revolutionary war.
that he (3) Enlisted at Brattleboro at Brattleboro in the State of Massachusetts on or about the 1st day of May 1879 for the term of two months and was honorably discharged at Shades Ferry R.R. on or about the 1st day of July 1879 by reason of having served his time and (4) that he has never before made application for bounty land, but now receives a pension of $23.26 per annum.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he is entitled under the Act of March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land, or knowing that he is entitled except for the above service, and he hereby constitutes and appoints BENJ. H. BALDWIN, of Washington, D. C., his attorney to prosecute his claim and receive his warrant. Hereby authorizing and empowering his said attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City, or elsewhere, certified copies of any Army or Navy records or documents in which his said service may be recorded, and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish his claim as fully as he might or could do if personally present; and revoking and countermanding all other authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
(5) Samuel Elliott
Sworn to, subscribed, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above named, and on the same day personally came before me W. H. Newcomb and O. T. Lapham residents of Derby Vermont to me known as credible witnesses, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Samuel Elliott who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, that they were present and saw him (6) sign his name to said declaration, and that from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with him, they believe that he is the identical person he represents himself to be. That they are disinterested in the claim, and reside at the place above named.
(7) W. H. Newcomb O. T. Lapham
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution, and I believe that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be.
(8) Harry Hinman Notary Public
INSTRUCTIONS.
 1. Claimant's name.  2. Here specify the service as follows: "a private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] in the [blank] regiment of [blank] commanded by Col. [blank] in the war of [blank], " or "a seaman on board of the United States ship [blank] in the war of [blank], " or as the case may be.  3. Enlisted, volunteered, was drafted, or shipped.  4. "Add, "that he has never before made application for Bounty Land," or "that he made an application for Bounty Land for said service, and his claim was rejected or suspended."  5. Claimant's signature.  6. "Sign his name," or "make his mark."  7. Witnesses' signatures.  8. Magistrate's signature. 
The above form will not apply to the claim of an Indian. Forms for such claims will be forwarded if desired.

State of Vermont
Rutland COUNTY, } ss.
I, George W. Hartshorn Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that Harry Winnean Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Notary Public in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this third day of April 185 5
Geo W Hartshorn Clerk
Forwarded by _____
104.072
Bounty Land Claim.
Act of March 3, 1855.
ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR LAND WARRANT.
BENJ. H. BALDWIN, Att'y for Claimant, WASHINGTON, D. C.
NOTE.
Under the Act of March 3, 1855, each of the surviving commissioned and non-commissioned Officers, Chaplains, Musicians, and Privates, whether of regulars, volunteers, rangers, militia, or teamsters, who were regularly mustered into the service of the United States, and every Officer, Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, Marine, Clerk and Landsman of the Navy in any of the wars in which this country has been engaged since 1790, and each of the survivors of the militia, volunteers, or State troops of any State or Territory, called into military service and regularly mustered therein, and whose services has been paid by the United States, are entitled to one hundred and sixty acres of land, provided the period of service amounted to fourteen days or more, or they shall have actually been engaged in battle. Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary War, those who served at the invasion of Plattsburg, in September, 1814—at the attack on Lewistown, Delaware in the war of 1812, or in the battle of Nickojack against the confederated Indians of the South, are entitled to the benefits of the Act; and Indians are entitled in the same manner and to the same extent as white men. If the person having been in service is dead, Bounty Land is due his widow or minor children. The second marriage of a widow is no bar to her claim if she is a widow at the time of her application. Those are considered minors who were so at the date of the act. No Land Warrant can be issued under this act unless the service of the soldier can be proved by record evidence.

mentioned.
Handwritten text in Arabic script, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.
Q. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
3. In what position was he seated ?
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Same Elliot
Adams 7 mo 4 3 days 23, 1811
See maps rolls
11/8 Alma 7 mo 3 days 23. See maps rolls
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
2. How old is he?
1891
Long 11-13-13
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of the State of New York to wit: In the case of Daggett vs. Daggett

9979
BRIEF in the case of Samuel Elliott of Morgan in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Probate Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 88 years —  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May In 1779 — — 2 — Private Capt Parker Co 3 { Major? mtl? enlisted   May 1780 # — ✓ 5 3 8 Lt Bancroft Co 3 { do Col M c Jackon Co 3 { Cont d    on roll # enlisted for six months
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dracut Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By term by one witness & the incidental service of another — both certified to be credible persons  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.
Examining the rolls

March 9, 1937.
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Dr. Henry A. Elliot Barnet Vermont
BA-J/ANT Samuel Elliott W.3668
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.3668, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Samuel Elliott.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Samuel Elliott enlisted May 1, 1779, while residing in Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father, and served two months as private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts Companies. He enlisted in April or May, 1780, served six months as private in Captain Wade's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
The soldier, Samuel Elliott, moved when about twenty-one years of age, with his father, from Dracut to Bow, New Hampshire, lived there five years, moved to Danville, Vermont, lived there twelve years, then to Barnet, lived seven years, thence to Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont.
Samuel Elliott was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, then a resident of Morgan, Vermont, and aged about sixty-eight years.
He married in Dracut, Massachusetts, Miss Achsah or Axah Austen or Austin. The marriage license was issued, February 4, 1797, and they were both then of said Dracut. He died May 28, 1855, in Morgan, Vermont.
The widow, Achsah (Axah) Elliott, was allowed pension on her application executed December 4, 1855, at which time she was living in Morgan, Vermont, and was aged seventy-five years.
It is stated that the soldier at his death left

twelve children, John Elliot (Elliott) in 1855 was residing in Morgan, Vermont; relationship not shown.
Abiathar Austin (Austen), brother of the widow, Azah (Achsah) Elliott, in 1855 was living in Canton, Oxford County, Maine.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 9, 1937.
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BA-J/ady
Dr. Henry A. Elliot Barnet Vermont
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Samuel Elliot, widow, Achsah, who lived in Morgan, Vermont; James Elliot, born July 17, 1751, who served in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, the record of Jonathan, his father; the record of Asa Lathe, and those of his sons, Moses and David who served from Vermont in the War of 1812; Oliver Elliot, French War and Revolutionary War; Captain Edmund Elliot and that of John Elliot who died in Scituate, Rhode Island, about 1829, aged about one hundred years.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of those wars.
The records of Samuel Elliott and John Elliot are furnished you herewith on separate pages, as found in the respective claims for pension.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 7, 1934 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Samuel Elliott-W.3668 William Elliot-S.45742 BA-J/AWF
Mr. J. Fred Morse Phillipsburg Kansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of June 16, in which you request that you be furnished the date of birth and names of the parents of Samuel Elliott, Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3668, also the record of William Elliott of New Hampshire, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The full record of Samuel Elliott, as found in Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3668, was furnished you, June 7, 1934; in this letter you were advised that "the date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated". This office is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States, based upon his military service in that war.
William Elliot-S.45742
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.45742, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Elliot or Eliot.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated.
William Elliot or Eliot enlisted in June, 1775,

served eight months in Captain Reuben Dow's company in Colonel William Prescott's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted in January, 1776, served one year in Captain Morse's company in Colonel William Prescott's Massachusetts regiment. He served in 1778, six months in Captain Smith's company. He enlisted in Massachusetts in 1779, served in Captain Wadsworth's company, Colonel Sheldon's 2 d Regiment of Light Dragoons, and was discharged June 12, 1783, having served the three years and nine months as a private.
The soldier, William Elliot, was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818, at which time he was sixty-three years of age and living in Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. In 1830 he was living in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, and referred to his wife, Sarah, aged sixty-three years, and to two daughters- Sally, aged eighteen years, and Eliza, aged sixteen years.
The soldier died June 20, 1841.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

June 7, 1934
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Samuel Elliott-W.3668 BA-J/AWF
Mr. J. Fred Morse Phillipsburg Kansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Samuel Elliott and William Elliott, both of Dracut, Massachusetts.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of a William Elliott as described by you.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3668, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Samuel Elliott.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Samuel Elliott enlisted May 1, 1779, while residing in Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father, and served two months as private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts companies. He enlisted in April or May, 1780, served six months as private in Captain Wade's company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts regiment.
The soldier, Samuel Elliott, moved when about twenty-one years of age, with his father, from Dracut

to Bow, New Hampshire, lived there five years, moved to Danville, Vermont, lived there twelve years, then to Barnet, lived seven years, thence to Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont.
Samuel Elliott was allowed pension on his application executed, August 14, 1832, then a resident of Morgan, Vermont, and aged about sixty-eight years.
He married in Dracut, Massachusetts, Miss Achsah or Axah Austen or Austin. The marriage license was issued, February 4, 1797, and they were both then of said Dracut. He died May 28, 1855 in Morgan, Vermont.
The widow, Achsah (Axah) Elliott, was allowed pension on her application executed, December 4, 1855, at which time she was living in Morgan, Vermont, and was aged seventy-five years.
It is stated that the soldier at his death left twelve children. John Elliot (Elliott) in 1855 was residing in Morgan, Vermont; relationship not shown.
Abiathar Austin (Austen), brother of the widow, Axah (Achsah) Elliott, in 1855 was living in Canton, Oxford County, Maine.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

WASHINGTON
October 13, 1931
BA-J/AWF
Senator Arthur Capper Topeka Kansas
My dear Senator:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Samuel Elliott a soldier of the War of the Revolution, who lived in Dracut, Massachusetts.
The data herein are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, W. 3688, based upon his military service in that war.
Samuel Elliott (Elliot), whose parents names are not given, enlisted May 1, 1779, while residing in Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father, and served two months as private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts companies. He enlisted in April or May, 1780 and served six months as private in Captain Wade's company in Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts regiment.
He moved when about twenty-one years of age, with his father from Dracut, to Bow, New Hampshire and lived five years, then moved to Danville, Vermont and lived twelve years, then to Barnet and lived seven years, and thence to Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, August 14, 1832, then a resident of Morgan, Vermont, and was aged sixty-eight years.
He died May 28, 1855 in Morgan, Vermont.
He married in Dracut, Massachusetts, Miss

Acheah or Axah Austen or Austin. The marriage license was issued, February 4, 1797, and they were both then of said Draut.
She was allowed pension on her application executed, December 4, 1855, at which time she was living in Morgan, Vermont, and was aged seventy-five years.
It is stated that the soldier at his death left twelve children, the only name shown being John.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
May 2, 1929
Mrs. B.H.Badger 1442 S.14th Avenue Maywood, Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3668, it appears that Samuel Elliott (Elliot), while a resident of Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father (name not stated), enlisted May 1, 1779, and served two months as a private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts Companies.
He enlisted in April or May, 1780, and served six months as private in Captain Wade's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
for Dea moved when about 21 yrs of age into father's house in Bowdoin 5 yrs later
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, while a resident of Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont, aged sixty-eight years, and he died there, May 28, 1855.
Daniel 27 12 yrs. 12 yrs. 7 yrs x
In 1852 was in Essex County in Dracut Mass
Soldier married (license issued February 4, 1797) Miss Achsah or Axah Austen or Austin; they were both then of Dracut, Massachusetts. She was allowed pension on her

application executed December 4, 1855, while a resident of Morgan, Vermont, aged seventy-five years, 1868-1870 26A
It is stated at soldier's death, he left twelve chil- dren, only name stated being John.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Notation: Application for Revolutionary War Pension executed December 4, 1832. (Faint, mirrored text)
October 12, 1928.
E.L. Moffatt 67 Brighton Avenue Allston, Massachusetts
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3668, it appears that Samuel Elliott (Elliot), while a resident of Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father (name not stated), enlisted May 1, 1779 and served two months as a private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts Companies.
He enlisted in April or May 1780 and served six months as private in Captain Wade's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832 1832, while a resident of Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont, aged sixty-eight years, and he died there May 28, 1855.
Soldier married (license issued February 4, 1797) Miss Achsah or Axah Austen or Austin, they were both then of Dracut, Massachusetts. She was allowed pension on her

application executed December 4, 1855, while a resident of Morgan, Vermont, aged seventy-five years.
It is stated that at soldier's death, he left twelve children, only name stated being John.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

November 30, 1925.
Mrs. Davis Hurd Escondido Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3668, it appears that Samuel Elliott (Elliot), while a resident of at Dracut, Massachusetts, with his father (name not stated), enlisted May 1, 1779 and served two months as a private in Captains Varnum's and Parker's Massachusetts  Massachusetts Companies.
He enlisted in April or May 1780 and served six months as private in Captain Wade's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, while a resident of Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont, aged sixty-eight years, and he died there May 28, 1855.
Soldier married (license issued February 4, 1797)

Miss Achsah or Axah Austen or Austin, they were both then of Draut, Massachusetts. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 4, 1855, while a resident of Morgan, Vermont, aged seventy-five years.
It is stated that at soldier's death, he left twelve children, only name stated being John. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WEBB FIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.

H. A. ELIOT, M. D.
BARNET, VT. Feb.15.1937.
Veterans Administration. War of Rev. and 1812 Sec.
Mr. Administrator;-
I am interested to receive what information is recorded in your bureau relative to the late Samuel Elliot, a Rev. war pensioner ; and his relict who survived him for some years .at Morgan Vt; Mrs.Achsah Elliot.
Also I would be pleased to receive further information of James Elliot; Aid to Gen.Seth Cushman guarding the road from the Conn.River through Granby to the Canadian border against Smugglers ,war of 1812. James Elliot was b.Sutton Mass.July 17. 1751; son of a Rev.SoldierJonathan(3) Elliot, of Sutton(Please give information on this one too), James married at Sutton Mass. 1771 Esther Buxton. He was at Croydon .N.H.1782. and after his service in 1812 war. he was in New York State 1814! Please give copy of records of Asa Lathe and his two sons Moses and David who enlisted from town of Salem, Vermont for War of 1812. all of whom saw active service in battle and no doubt were all pensioners.
Mr. Oliver Elliot.died at Mason,N.H. Mar. 5. 1837(Boston Recorder of Apr.7.1837.) He was a soldier of French War 1756 and also the Rev. His age is reported as 102 yrs.6m- 2 days. Please give copy of any records you may have concerning him.
Capt. Edmund Elliot; Sol. of Rev. died at Thornton N.H. age of 88. Please give record. D. abt. 1833.
John Elliot.Rev.Soldier.died at Scituate R.I. ae100.about 1829. Please give record. And oblige
Henry A.Elliot.M.D.
Henry A. Elliot M.D.

REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE - INVESTMENTS
S. A. R. AND F. & P. OF AM. SOCIETY
J. Fred Morse REFERENCES - THE POSTMASTER BANK AND MERCHANTS 1934 OF OUR CITY
IN ANSWER TO YOURS OF 7th 7th PHONE _____ LETTER _____ AD IN _____
PHILLIPSBURG, KANS. June 16, 193 OR 3602 RICHMOND BLVD., OAKLAND, CALIF.
A.D. Hiller - Asst to Administrator - Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Hiller:
You say Samuel Elliott when about 21 yrs, which would be about 1784 as this man was born in 1763 - went with his father to Bow, N.H. Can you tell me name of his father and mother? His father's name is said to have been a William Elliott, but don't know his wife's name. I find William Elliott's who were Rev War pensioners near this place - Bow, NH
Found a Samuel Elliot born in Pelham, N.H. July 4th 1763, son of William Elliott and Elizabeth Laver, dau of Geo Laver of Portsmouth, N.H. My Samuel Elliott tombstone in Morgan, Vt. says he died May 28 1855, age 91 yrs and 10 mths old, which figured out shows him to have been born in July 1763, but don't give day of his birth and no one so far as I can find knows it. Please write if his records tell the day of his birth as being July 4th, etc., as if had this feel quite sure have records to trace him back to immigrants.
*As you wrote he and his father went to Bow, NH to live
The U.S. Census for 1800 shows Samuel Elliot, with wife and children and old man and woman over 45 years old living with them, and don't show it in census of 1810. This census is for Danville, Vt. and I am presuming these old folks to possibly be father and mother of my great grandfather Samuel Elliott. Do your records show a William Elliott pensioner living in Danville, Vt. Records also seem to show that this Samuel Elliott lived in Brownington, Vt. before living at Morgan Center.
Please give this attention and write me as promptly as you can about what you may find, day of birth and name of wife of the William Elliott, especially wanted. Very truly yours, J. Fred Morse

REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE - INVESTMENTS
S.A.R. AND F. & P. OF AM. SOCIETY
In 1812 Rev. Father War
J. Fred Morse REFERENCES - THE POSTMASTER BANK AND MERCHANTS OF OUR CITY
IN ANSWER TO YOURS OF _____ PHONE _____ LETTER _____ AD IN _____
PHILLIPSBURG, KANS. May 21st 1934 . 193 OR 3602 RICHMOND BLVD., OAKLAND, CALIF.
veterans Administration - Washington, D.C. Gentlemen :
My great grandfather Samuel Elliot was U.S Pensioner, allowed Aug 14th 1832. Served under Capt J.B. Varnum from Dracut, Mass 1779-80. Have letter from N.H. Historical Society that a Samuel Elliott wife Elizabeth was born in Pelham, N.H. July 4th 1765.
My Samuel Elliott gravestone says died May 28- 1855 91 yrs 10mths old, but dont give the day of his birth.
I believe that the Samuel Elliott, born in Pelham N.H. July 4th - 1763 in my great grandfather, but if knew his birthday was the 4th of July would feel quite sure of it.
Please write me if you can if the Samuell Elliott, Rev. War pensioner birthday was the 4th or what other day of the month if you can tell me from your records.
His fathers name was William, but dont know wife.
Will you tell me if a William Elliott served in 1779-80 served under Capt J.B. Varnum of Dracut, and such other data as you can give me of him, especially if a pensioner and birthday, name of wife, etc.
I am making family chart and if can establish identity of my Samuell Elliott as being born on 4th, and the older members or bibles havnt been able to tell me if his birthday was the 4th, although other data on his tombstone it will help me trace my Elliott's back to immigrants.
Stamped and addressed envelope inclosed for your reply which will greatly oblige.
Very truly yours, J. Fred Morse
J. Fred Morse
Stamped envelope. Enc. ok me

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON
May 25, 1954.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-G
J. Fred Morse, Esq., Phillipsburg, Kansas.
ELLIOTT, Samuel ELLIOTT, William
Dear Sir:
The postage enclosed with your letter of recent date is herewith returned. No postage is required on replies to official inquiries.
Your communication is being given attention.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
Enclosure: (1) stamped envelope
Veterans Administration Form 3158 Return of Postage.

ARTHUR CAPPER, KANS., CHAIRMAN WESLEY L. JONES, WASH.      WILLIAM H. KING, UTAH JOHN J. BLAINE, WIS.        CARTER GLASS, VA. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG, MICH.    ROYAL S. COPELAND, N. Y. HAMILTON F. KEAN, N. J.      MILLARD E. TYDINGS, MD. ROBERT D. CAREY, WYO.
W. H. SOUDERS, CLERK JAMES RING, ASST. CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Topeka, Kansas, October 6, 1931.
Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am seeking information with respect to Samuel Elliott who lived at Dracut, Massachusetts and who is said to have served with a Massachusetts regiment during the Revolutionary War. My information is that he was pensioned for that service.
The information particularly desired is the name and address of the parents of this veteran. I shall appreciate any information you can give me about him as shown by the records of your office.
Cordially yours,
Arthur Capper

1442 S. 14 th Ave Maywood - Ills - Oct-13-1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir: I am trying to find what records I can of my grandfather - Samuel Elliott - service in the Revolutionary War I think he was in the 8 th & 9 th Massachusetts Regiment
My mother told me he was one of the men who had to stand and witness to the hanging of Major Andr.
After the war he married and went to Vermont - died at Morgan Vermont - grandmother was much younger and had a pension till she died at 98 yrs. of age - I think in 1876 - at Morgan - VT -
Will you kindly let me know if you have any record of grand- father's service
Respectfully
Flora M. Badger
(Mrs. B. H. Badger)

April 20-1907 2500 Broadway, New York City Dear Sir:
Yrs
Very interesting letter of the 17th inst. and the enclosed circular. I have not yet been able to read the letter but I shall be glad to do so as soon as I have a chance. I am sure that you will be successful in your mission and I hope that you will bring us good news. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, J. P. Morgan

April 20-1927
3602 Richmond, Blvd - Oakland, California Pension Commissioner,
Washington. D.C.
Dear Sir:
my great grandfather Samuel Elliott and his widow Achsah Elliott were pensioners of the Rev War - and lived and are buried in Morgan, Vt. The older relatives are dead so they cant tell me what I need to know to join Sons of Am Rev. Kindly write me their parents birthplace, marriage, date of birth and service in that war, his officers, etc. Your early attention and reply with information will oblige.
Very truly yours,
J. F. Marse.
my home is Kansas and know all Senators and Congressman White of 6th district.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3668
Achsa Elliott
Widow
Samuel Elliott
Rev. Rev. Ma
Act: July 29, 1848
Index: Vol. A , Page 213
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925-Nov. 30- Hish to Mrs. Davis Hurd- See letter in Moore Journal 11576-awf. 1927-Aug. 16- Hish to J. F. Moore awf 1928-Oct. 12- " " to E. S. Moffatt See letter in Samuel Elliott 18691 awf. 1929-May 2- Hish to Mrs. B. H. Madger awf. 1931-Oct. 12- Hish to Senator Arthur aper awf. 1934-June 7- Hish to J. Fred Moore awf. July 7- J. Fred Moore adv. Ming further rebatire to Samuel Elliott- also fur - Elliott- see 5743 Mar. 9, 1848 to Dr. Henry Elliott- A.W. Re

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B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Samuel Elliott which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service , and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? — no —
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? none
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? one of them not
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

I, Richard Packard of Sturtevant in the Province of Iowee Canada do hereby certify That in May 1780 I enlisted in the army of The army of the United States for six months and served said six months in Capt Waldo's company - which company was augmented by Lieut Bruce in the absence of Capt Waldo in Col. Jenkins Regt. I joined the army at West Point that that we were marched to in the State of New Jersey New Jersey and had a good neighbourhood and in various places and back to West Point for winter quarters. I also certify that Samuel Elliot of Argus was a private in the same company with me and served the above term of six months as I understood - He joined the army before I did and was discharged a few days before I was -
Subscribed & sworn to this 28 th day of August 1832 -
Richard Packard
State of Vermont } This I hereby certify that on Poultney District } this 28 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before before the Hon. Justice Court Richard Packard the signer of the above certificate and made solemn oath in open court that the same is true. And the said court also certify that it appears to them that the said Packard is a credible witness
In testimony whereof I John H. Kimball Clerk for the District of Orleans aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of August 1832
John H. Kimball Registered

State of New York
County of Essex ss;
On this Thirty first day of Decr January A.D. 1852, personally appeared Samuel Elliot, a resident of the County & State aforesaid, aged Eighty, Seven years & upwards, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Cong- ress, passed June 7 th 1832; That he enlisted in the Army of the United States on or about the first days of May in the year 1779 with Captain Varnum of the town of Doaket in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts & joined the said Army at Rhode Island, and as this deponent believes in the 8 th Regiment, in a Company Com- manded by Captain Parker, & served in the said Company & Reg- iment upwards of two months; That this deponent enlisted in the said Army a second time, at the town of Doaket aforesaid with Capt. Varnum aforesaid, on or about the last of April or first of May A.D. 1780, and joined the Regiment of Colonel Michael Jack- son, at Westpoint N.Y. & there served in a Company Commanded by Lieut. Bancroft; that he was afterwards removed from Westpoint aforesaid to the State of New Jersey, where Captain Wade took Command of the Company in which this deponent served; That this deponent served in the said Army under the enlistment last aforesaid up- wards of Seven months; That he served in the said Army as a soldier there, in pursuance of both of the said Enlistments upwards of twelve months: and that he was at the end of each of said enlistments, hon- orably discharged from the said Army, and he here by relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present
Samuel Elliot
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year first above written. And I hereby certify, that I believe the said Samuel Elliot to be the identical man who served as aforesaid and that he is of the age Eighty Seven and over as

above Stated
John Jones — Anterior of the same in & for the County of Essex aforesaid
9540 My
Oliver Phelps Jr. Attorney at Law Washington, D.C.

STATE OF NEW YORK, Essex County, ss.
is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Affidavit was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, of proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling therein, duly qualified and authorized by law to take the Proof and Acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said John Jours and verily believe the signature to said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment to be genuine.
I, E. A. ADAMS, Clerk of said County, Do Certify that John Jours Esquire, whose name
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this Seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Elisha A Adams Clerk
9540 my
Oliver Phelps Jr. Attorney at Law Washington, D.C.

30.592. with 104.072
704072
Isaac Elliott
and
Samuel
Warrant Returned to be Issued in name of Widow
Doysters
for proof marriage refer to application under Act 29 July/48
Widow's application to be registered & consolidated with 104072 102072
Room 100 — Jenkins
Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.

Warrt. within widow's application referred to Mr. Johnson Jan'y 15/56

Burlington (H o ) Agency Isaac Elliott, index of Samuel, who was a private step brot r .
See also July 29, 1848
$23:66 per ann
On May 28, 1855, when he died,
W. H. Newcomb, Derby, Vermont.

No. 168 1447. Achsa Elliott widow of Samuel Vermont
W.H. Newcomb July 17 1856 Same Febz 4, 1856. 3 rd As May 2/56
July 29 1848

✓ 14/707
25
160 a

Warrant 1213 B
Achishah Elliott, widow of Samuel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 28 15 / 100 May 1856.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of May 1856. and sent to
W. H. Ransom Dartmouth, Vt.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners July 29, 1848, Page 172

I John Hill of lawful age depose, testify and say, that I reside in the town of Moyal, Orleans County, Vermont and have resided there for the space of 25 th years past, that I was well acquainted with Samuel Elliott during his lifetime, and have known him for the last twenty five years previous to his death which took place the 28 th day of May 1855. I also say that I lived neighbor to said Samuel Elliott and am well acquainted with Achsa Elliott his widow, that during the whole period of my acquaintance with him, he and the said Achsa cohabited as man and wife, and were reputed as such; that as man and wife they reared a large family of children — I also state that the said Achsa has not married since the death of her said husband but continues the widow of the aforesaid Samuel Elliott —
John Hill
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 day of November 1855. and I certify that the said John Hill is a person of respectability and credibility —
Yemen Prattatt Justice Peace
State of Vermont } Orleans County, ss. } I Geo. H. Hartshorn Clerk of the County Court in and for said County and State do hereby certify that Thomas Partlett Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn & that his signature thereto is genuine —
In witness whereof I hereunto sign my name & affix my official seal this day of Nov 1855. Geo. H. Hartshorn Clerk Co Court

State of Vermont } Orleans District ... ss }
I George Nye Register of the Court of Probate - being a court of Record having a seal - in and for said District of Orleans do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Samuel Elliott was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $23.66 per annum, was a resident of the County of Orleans in the State of Vermont and died in the town of Morgan in the State of Vermont in the year 1855 on the 28th day of May, that he left a Widow whose name is Achsa Elliott and twelve children -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name at Granby this 27 day of November A. D. 1855
Geo. Nye Register

I Shadrach Hill of lawful age depose and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Elliott during his lifetime, that I am also well acquainted with Achsa Elliott his widow, that I have known them for the last 16 years previous to his death and that during that period they cohabited as man and wife, and were reputed to be such legally; that in that capacity they reared a large family of children -
I also say that I have lived near said Samuel Elliott for the last 16 years; and that the said Achsa still continues the widow of Samuel Elliott.
Shadrach Hill
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 day of November 1855, and I certify that the said Shadrach Hill is a person of respectability and credibility - Yezra Brattle Justice Peace
State of Vermont } Orleans County, ss }
I George W. Hartshorn Clerk of the County Court in and for said County and state, do hereby certify that Yezra Brattle Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine
In witness whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix my official seal this 27 th day of Nov 1855
Geo. W. Hartshorn, Clerk Co Court

Bounty Warrant
Land Warrant
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby certified that under the Act of March 3 rd 1851, An. Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States.
Private 160 Reserve
entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Department, this 22 nd day of December 1853 No 13,011
Reuben Wright, Clerk
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.  To the Register of the Land Office at _____  Locate this Certificate, in the _____ quarter of section _____ in Township _____ of Range _____  18 _____ Attest _____ Register.

State of Maine Oxford County } to wit
Abiather Austin, of the town of Canton in the county aforesaid, being duly sworn says, "That he is personally acquainted with Mrs. Abigail Elliot of the town of Morgan and State of Vermont, that she is his sister & now a widow, and that she was married to her late husband Samuel Elliot, in his the said Austin's presence & hearing, in the town of Dracut in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Rev. Solomon Dikeman" and further deponent saith not. Abiather Austin
Sworn to this tenth day of December A.D. 1855. Before me, Hiram A. Ellis Justice of the Peace
COUNTY OF OXFORD, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court.
ELISHA WINTER , Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, within and for the COUNTY OF OXFORD , the same being a Court of Record, hereby certify, that.....
Hiram A. Ellis Esquire
was at the dates of the certificates hereunto annexed, ever since has been, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly authorized to administer Oaths, and take the acknowledgement of Deeds and other Instruments; and that I believe that the signature to the Instrument hereunto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of our said Court, this 15th day of December 1855.
Elisha Winter Clerk.

Duby Vermont January 28. 1856.
Hon J. Minot — Comm r of Pensions —
Sir — Your letter requiring further proof in regard to date of Marriage — in case of Mrs Achsah Elliott's application for pension under act of July 29. 1848 is received. I send you a letter addressed by Town Clerk of Draught Mass to a son of applicant last summer — and together with it a certified copy of the record of intention to marry — The names are spelt a little differently from the way they stand in the declaration of Mrs Elliott — but the difference can be easily & correctly accounted for — This certificate of record establishes the fact that they were published subsequent to his doing the service & previous to 1810 — And being dated about three weeks previous to the marriage — according to her statement — would seem to establish the fact required viz that they were married after his

divorce and before 1800 —
The notice of intention of marriage was probably written by town Clerk himself — not knowing how the name should be spelled —
I hope this may be deemed sufficient evidence on the point —
Yours very respectfully —
W. H. Newcomb
Atty for Claimant

230.592 with 104.072.
For evidence of marriage deaths see previous papers filed this day Act July 31 1833 January 14 th 1838

Derby Orleans Co Vermont January 8. 1856—
Hon J. Minit Comm r of Pensions
Dear Sir — Samuel Elliott who made application for Bounty Land under Act of March 3. 1855 and to whom warrant No 13.011 was issued December 22. 1855 died subsequent to making his application and previous to the date of the warrant — I herewith return the said warrant together with an application of Achsah Elliott widow of Samuel Elliott for the said Bounty Land — I also send an application for a Pension for said Achsah Elliott claiming under act of July 29. 1848 a continuance of the Pension drawn by her husband in his lifetime — with the necessary proofs of marriage, death &c — to be used in both cases. —
I would respectfully request that they may be disposed of as soon as possible and in connection
Yours Respectfully W. H. Newcomb

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, March 14 th 1856.
❧ Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
William A. Richardson was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony of Which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
A. D. Willard Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Mr. Samuel Elliot President in Dracutt Entered with me his intention of Marriage, with Miss Asah Austen of Dracutt. Dracutt February fourth one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, Dracutt February 4 th 1797 Attest Henry Richardson, Town Clerk of Dracutt
I Henry Richardson above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in Dracutt, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that the above is a true extract from the record of said Town of Dracutt, with the exception above named, as certified by me. Henry Richardson, Town Clerk of Dracutt. Sworn to before me. Lowell March 10. 1856 William A. Richardson Justice of the Peace.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office May 7. 1836
Sir:
I herewith return the papers on which Samuel Elliott was inscribed on the Vermont Roll under the Act of June 7 th 1832, at the rate of $28.66 per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 4 th inst; & in reply have to state that he died on the 28 th May 1835 - & his pension has been paid in full to that date.
Very Respectfully Your O bl Servt John Johnson Auditor
J. Minor Esq. Comm r of Pensions.

Derby Vt. April 16. 1856
Hon J. Minor - Com d of Pensions -
Sir:- Herewith I send you the certificate of Town Clerk of Braintree in relation to Mr Samuel Elliott's Marriage to Mrs Achsah Austin - Verified
This was required by your letter of Feb 4 as additional evidence to be used in case of her application for Pension under act of July 29. 1848 -
I do not know that I can obtain any more definite proof of the date of marriage - There are no private records in existence which throw any light on the subject - I should certainly think the proof which has been presented sufficient - You have the certificate of the Judge of Probate that Mrs Achsah Elliott is the Widow of the identical Sam l Elliott who was a pensioner of the U.S - If it were any easier to prove a marriage subsequent to 1800, she would be entitled to

the same rate of Pension under the Second Section of Act of February 3. 1853 - It is certainly proved that she was married to him at some time, & the proof we have indicates that that time was previous to 1800. She has children living who are more than fifty six years old -
It would seem to me perfectly reasonable therefore & right to issue the certificate - from the date of his death
I am Sir
Most respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
W. K. Newcomb

Achsah Elliott
9.43
41 yrs - 1863 Barnet
Payment to be made at Burlington, by
C. S. Staniford, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Vermont.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February July 29 th 2d , 1848, Page 172 Vol. 36
A. C. Tolly Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848, Deborah Elliott, widow of Samuel Elliott, who was a — Private, — in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty-three dollars and Sixty-Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848,  25 th May 1855, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Ninth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.
B. W. Cullen
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
G. M. Smith
Commissioner of Pensions.

St Johnsbury

1213 Increase Brief in the Case of Achsah Elliott, Widow of Samuel  Morgan Orleans County and State of Vermont Joint Res Act July 29. 1848 Feb 13 18. 1867
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claims the benefit of Act Feb 18. 1867. Allowing increase pension under the Act of Feb 18. 1867. granting in pension to widows of Rev. soldiers married before 1800
Claim identified. March 15. 1893 Pension at $23.66 per annum commenced
Restored Admitted March 21. 1868 to a pension at $123.66 per annum commencing Sep 30. 1865 deducting all payments since
Name and residence of Agent. L. H. Bisbee Newport Vermont
W. F. Park Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Achsaah Elliott, widow of Samuel Greene County and State of Vermont.
act
July 29, 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The husband was a pensioner on the Vermont Roll under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $23:66 per Annum. He died May 28, 1855. The claimant is satisfactorily identified as his widow, and her marriage to him prior to 1800 (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
established by parole proof.
Name and residence of Agent
W. H. Newcomb, Derby, Vt.
Examining Clerk.
Oscar Nels

Application for an Irregular Pension Act 18 th February 1867
Aschoah Elliott Widow Samuel Elliott Revolutionary Soldier
Filed by L A Biber Atty Newport Vermont

Increase, Pension Declaration Act Febry 18, 1867
State of Vermont } Essex County ss }
On 9 th this day of March AD 1868 before the clerk of the County Court in and for said County of Essex aforesaid personally appeared Achsah Elliott aged ninety years, a resident of said County of Essex who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of February AD 1867, granting an increase of pension to the widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Samuel Elliott who was a private in the revolutionary War. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Elliott on the 15 th day of February AD 1797 That her said husband died on the 28 th day of May AD 1855 and that she is now his widow That she is a pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at the Pension Agency at St. Johnsbury Vt.
That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension certificate dated the 9 th day of May 1856, That she hereby constitutes and appoints Lewis H Biker of Newport, Vermont her true and lawful attorney and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim and

To receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof. That my Post Office address is Morgan in the County of Orleans Vermont
Witnessed by
J. A. Mansur J. M. Bartlett
her Schuah x mark Elliott
Also personally appeared before me at the time and place aforesaid J. A. Mansur of Brighton Vermont and J. M. Bartlett of Brighton in the County of Essex and State of Vermont whom I certify to be credible persons who being duly sworn according to law declare each for himself that they well know Schuah Elliott widow of Samuel Elliott deceased who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be They have been acquainted with the said applicant and the said deceased for twenty five years and that she is the widow of the said Samuel Elliott.
They further swear that they or either of them are not interested in this claim and are not concerned in its prosecution
J. A. Mansur J. M. Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 th day of March 1868. and I hereby certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of

this claim And that the contents of the above was made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before signing
Charles E. Benton Clerk of Essex County Court,

Widow's Claim for Increase of Pension.
ACT JULY 25, 1866.
State of Vermont County of Orleans } ss.
On this 31 st day of August A. D. 1868, before me, a.....
Judge of the Probate Court
.....in and for the County and State above-named, personally appeared Achsah Elliott
..... a resident of Morgan ..... County of Orleans
State of Vermont ..... aged 90 ..... years, who being duly sworn according to law,
doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the 13 th section
of the Act of Congress increasing the pensions of of revolutionary Soldiers widows and orphans, approved July 27 th 1868
of Samuel Elliott ..... who was a Private ..... in Company ..... commanded
by Captain in the Revolutionary War ..... of the ..... Regiment of.....
..... Volunteers, commanded by Colonel.....
..... in the war of 1861, ..... that by reason of his death in the service afore-
one hundred & twenty dollars & fifty four cents per annum said, she has been granted a pension of eight dollars per month in accordance with the certificate, numbered 1213
bearing date on the 25 th day of March ..... 1868, and that she is a Pensioner of the
United States, duly enrolled at the Pension Agency at St Johnsbury ..... in the State
of Vermont ..... She further swears that she has the following named children of her de-
ceased husband and herself, under Sixteen years of age, who are now living. That the following.....
the name, date of birth, and present place of residence, of all of the children of her deceased husband and herself,
who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit: .....
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That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension Certificate, No. 1213 ..... She further declares that she has not
remarried since the death of her said husband, nor has she abandoned the support of any one of the children above
named, nor permitted any one of the same to be adopted by any other person or persons as his, her or their child.
That she hereby constitutes and appoints S. H. Bissell of Newport Orleans Co Vermont ,
..... her true and lawful attorney..... and authorizes him to present and prose-
cute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof,
hereby revoking all Powers of Attorney, if any, heretofore given by her for a like purpose. My Post Office ad-
dress is Morgan Orleans Co Vermont .....
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If either the claimant or identifying witnesses sign by mark, have two witnesses who write their names.
Achsah her Elliott (Signature of Claimant.)
E. A. Stewart
John Morse
Also personally appeared before me, at the time and place aforesaid,.....
David S. Morse ..... of Morgan ..... and.....
George M. Denny ..... of Morgan ..... in the County
of Orleans ..... State of Vermont ..... whom
I certify to be credible persons, who being duly sworn according to law, declare, each for himself, that they well
know Achsah Elliott ..... widow of Samuel Elliott .....

deceased, who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; they have been acquainted with the said applicant and the said deceased for Twenty years, and believe the foregoing statement relative to the names, birth, and ages of their children, to be true and correct, and that the said statement is believed to be true and correct by the community in which they resided. That the following the name, age, date of birth, and present place of residence, of all of the children of her deceased husband, and herself, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit:.....
That she is still remaining the widow of the said Samuel Elliott
They further swear that they, or either of them, have no interest in this claim, either present or prospective, and that they are not concerned, directly or indirectly, in its prosecution.
Two witnesses who write must sign here:
Jure S. Moore George W. Dennis (Signatures of Witnesses.)
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 31st day of August 1868; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above was made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before signing.
E. A. Stewart Judge of Probate Court
[SEAL.]
Official Signature.
NOTE.—Must be sworn to before a Judge or Clerk of a Court of Record. If before a Judge, the Clerk must certify that he is a Judge, and that his signature is genuine. The signature must be authenticated by Clerk and sealed.
Revolutionary Pensioner
WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR Increase Pension for
Children Under act 27 July 1868
CLAIM OF Sarah Elliott WIDOW OF Samuel Elliott A Soldier of the Revolutionary War
FILED BY L. H. Biskee Atty Newport Vermont
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 484 11th st, Washington, D. C.